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UAE wins the thriller

United Arab Emirates pulled off a tense five-wicket win over Canada in a gripping chase of 151. After Canada posted 150/7 in 20 overs, UAE responded with composure and calculated aggression to reach 151/5 in 19.4 overs. Aryansh Sharma anchored the innings superbly with an unbeaten 74 off 53 balls, striking six fours and three sixes. Sohaib Khan provided crucial momentum with a blistering 51 from 29 deliveries, including four boundaries and four sixes. Despite a few middle-order setbacks, UAE maintained control in the death overs, holding their nerve to seal the contest with two balls remaining.

UAE need 8 runs in the last over

UAE need only 8 runs to seal their first win of the tournament. Jaskiran Singh and Sohaib Khan played one of the finest knocks of their lives and took the UAE to the brink of a win

UAE surpasses the 100 mark

UAE started the 17th over with a banger, clinching 10 runs in the first two balls, and they have surpassed the 100 runs mark. UAE now need 39 runs in 18 balls. In the 17th over, UAE batter Sohaib Khan hammered 17 runs with two sixes and one four.

A thriller incoming

United Arab Emirates needs 57 runs in 27 balls to defeat Canada. Aryansh Sharma is looking good as he scored 56 runs in 47 balls, and Shohaib Khan is supporting him from the other end.

UAE slip to 41/2 in chase of 151

Chasing a target of 151 against Canada in their T20 World Cup clash in Delhi, the UAE made a shaky start, losing two early wickets to reach 41/2 in seven overs. Sana struck in the third over, dismissing skipper Muhammad Waseem for 4 off 8 balls as he holed out to mid-on, with Dhaliwal completing the catch. Later, Bin Zafar removed Sharafu for 5 off 13 deliveries after he mistimed a lofted shot outside off, with Kirton taking a safe catch at cover, leaving UAE needing momentum to rebuild their chase.

Thaker’s fifty lifts Canada to 150/7

Harsh Thaker anchored Canada’s innings with a vital 50 off 41 balls, striking two fours and three sixes as the side posted 150/7 in their 20 overs. Navneet Dhaliwal contributed 34 from 28 deliveries, while Thaker also shared a steady stand with Shreyas Movva, who made 21 off 21 balls. For the UAE, Junaid Siddique was the standout performer, claiming a five-wicket haul. After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Canada set a competitive total, with both teams eyeing two crucial points from the contest.

Is Abhishek Sharma fit for India vs Pakistan match on February 15?

India may head into their high-voltage T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Pakistan without Abhishek Sharma, as the young opener continues to recover from a stomach illness. Abhishek missed India’s dominant 93-run win over Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, raising doubts over his availability for Sunday’s marquee encounter. The defending champions have built strong momentum, but Abhishek’s fitness remains a concern. The left-hander had earlier fallen ill during India’s match against the USA in Mumbai and did not train ahead of the Namibia fixture. He was hospitalised for two days, and reports suggested he lost weight during the illness. Read full story

Zimbabwe - a team full of potentials

Zimbabwe faces a lot of challenges so far, but from time to time, talents flourished for them. In the marquee clash, Australia called Zimbabwe to bowl first in the Premadasa Stadium of Colombo. They started very steadily and developed their innings with a good start. They lost their first wicket at 61 runs, and the only other wicket on 131 runs. It reflects not only their determination but also their composure against a big team. Opener Brian Bernett stood tall till the last over and scored 64 runs in 56 balls. Ryan Burl and Marumani both scored a fast 35 runs while captain Sikandar Raza gave the finishing touch, scoring 25 runs in 13 balls and proved why he is the number one T20I all-rounder. Read the full story

Who is Ilia Malinin? 'Quad God' figure skater eyes quadruple axel after achieving THIS amazing feat

Ilia Malinin brought himself into the limelight during the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, performing a backflip in the figure skating team event, which was previously banned at the games. Ilia ensured the team from the USA secured the gold medal and has since become a defining image of the event. Backflips and jumps, including somersaults, had been prohibited since 1976 based on safety concerns. The last American practitioner of the move legally compete in the Olympics was named Terry Kubicka. This, however, changed in June 2024, when the International Skating Union removed the ban, thus clearing the way for the backflip. Read the full story

Chloe Kim clinches silver at Winter Olympics after high-pressure final in heavy snow

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Riyan Parag announced as new RR captain

Rajasthan Royals have officially appointed Riyan Parag as their new captain, confirming the announcement on Friday afternoon at 4 PM through a special social media reveal. The franchise had earlier teased the decision, building anticipation among fans. Parag previously stepped into a leadership role during the 2025 season when he led the side in Sanju Samson’s absence, Where he did decent job for them.The captaincy announcement was streamed live on Dream11, drawing over 128,000 viewers.

Canada crosses 100 runs marks

After a tough start against UAE, Canada batters crosses 100 runs marks after 14,4 overs, Harsh Tahcker and Navneet formed a crucial partnerhsip of 58 runs and take the score to 96 runs after Navneet's fall, Shrayas Movva joined Harsh Thacker in the crease. the crease.

Canada lost both openers in powerplay

Junaid made an immediate impact with the new ball, pitching one up around off stump to dismiss Bajwa, who went after it early and found Waseem at mid-off. Bajwa departed for 11 off 11 balls. The UAE pacer struck again soon after, removing Samra with a back-of-a-length delivery that was mistimed towards mid-on, where Sharafu completed the catch. Canada were left reeling at 19 for 2 in 3.1 overs.

Canada seek revival against UAE after heavy opening defeats

Canada, after winning the toss and choosing to bat, are looking to regain momentum in their T20 World Cup clash against the UAE in Delhi on Friday. Junaid struck early in the second over, dismissing opener Bajwa for 11 off 11 balls. With both teams coming off convincing losses in their opening matches, this contest carries added importance as two crucial points are up for grabs. Canada were outplayed by South Africa, who posted a massive 213/4 before restricting them to 156/8. Apart from Navneet Dhaliwal’s impressive half-century, both their batting and bowling units struggled against the Proteas. Meanwhile, the UAE had a difficult outing with the ball against New Zealand but showed some encouraging signs with the bat. The UAE are missing top-order batter Muhammad Zohaib, who was sent home for disciplinary reasons, though the player reportedly claimed he was forced out. Dhaliwal stood out for Canada against South Africa, taking on bowlers like Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi with confidence. He struck seven fours and a six en route to a well-made 64 off 49 balls. He had also captained Canada in their last T20I meeting against the UAE in 2019. Reflecting on the defeat to South Africa, Canada’s Harsh Thaker said, "There's a lot to take, there's a lot of positives to take...You know Navneet's innings and the way that we built an innings after losing four wickets. Even with the ball I don't think we were that bad in the start we could have executed better."

Zimbabwe stun Australia to throw Group B wide open

Zimbabwe secured a memorable 23-run victory over Australia after defending a competitive total. Australia were bowled out for 146 in 19.3 overs while chasing, despite Matt Renshaw’s fighting 65 off 44 balls and Glenn Maxwell’s 31. The chase faltered early with quick wickets, and regular breakthroughs kept the pressure on. Blessing Muzarabani led the bowling attack brilliantly, claiming 4 for 17 in four overs, while Brad Evans chipped in with 3 for 23. Wellington Masakadza and Ryan Burl also contributed with crucial wickets. Zimbabwe’s disciplined bowling and sharp fielding ensured Australia never regained momentum, sealing a well-earned win.